A 59-Year-Old Hunger Striker Joins a Gen Z Protest Movement in India
Sonam Wangchuk, a longtime activist, has fasted for 19 days, joining forces with a student-led campaign to change India’s education system.
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Canada’s Wildfires Are Burning Through the Night
As overnight temperatures climb across Canada, fires that once spread more slowly after dark are burning around the clock, straining fire crews.
‘The Kidnapping of Arabella’ Review: Stolen Childhoods
A disturbed young woman tries to heal her past by abducting a rebellious child in this strange and intermittently touching road movie.
British premier backs calls for FIFA investigation over Argentina Falklands banner
After Argentina’s 2-1 win, players displayed a banner saying “Las Malvinas son Argentinas” in Atlanta British Prime Minister Keir Starmer gives a media statement at Downing Street in London, Britain, April 30, 2026. REUTERS British Prime Minister Keir Starmer supports calls for FIFA to investigate Argentina players who displayed a banner asserting the country’s claim … Read more
Gay-Themed Mediterranean Cruise Turned Away From Turkey and Then Egypt
In both Muslim-majority countries, official hostility to gay people has increased in recent years. But the same cruise had visited before without problems.
First-time Dubai Duty Free ticket earns Pakistani woman $1m
The 38-year-old accountant becomes the 29th Pakistani to win Dubai Duty Free’s Millennium Millionaire draw A casual decision to buy a Dubai Duty Free ticket has turned into a life-changing moment for 38-year-old finance professional and chartered accountant Hira Nayyer, who won $1 million on her very first attempt. Speaking to Khaleej Times, Nayyer said … Read more
Delightful World Cup Stories
Not all the best moments from the tournament were on the pitch. We revisit some of our favorites ahead of Sunday’s final.
Ukraine Was on a Roll. Then a Clash Over War Strategy Exploded Into View.
From an underground parking garage, Ukraine’s newly dismissed defense minister aired the most dramatic, public critique of the military command to emerge during the war.
US to tighten visa rules for foreign students, exchange visitors and journalists
DHS rule sets fixed stays for student, exchange and media visas, replacing duration-based admissions The new visa rule takes effect 60 days after publication in the Federal Register, subject to congressional review. PHOTO: FILE The Trump administration on Thursday moved to tighten the duration of visas for foreign students, cultural exchange visitors and journalists. A … Read more
‘Horsegirls’ Review: Finding Her Stride
An autistic woman finds independence by training for a hobbyhorse competition in this sweet-and-sour coming-of-age film.